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Slant-Guard Angled Safety Light Curtain

Description

The Slant-Guard Light Curtain is a specially configured multi-segment model which is designed to replace master/slave or cascaded units with a single integrated unit. The Slant-Guard light curtain can have two or more segments, each at a different angle, up to a maximum of six feet for 30mm resolution light curtains. The Slant-Guard light curtain is a built to order product. Consult factory application engineer for additional information and assistance with your application.

The Slant-Guard light curtain is available in both the B-SERIES and GS-SERIES.

Features & Benefits

∙ Eliminates need for multiple light curtains
∙ Beam Blanking (B-SERIES & GS-140 Series)
∙ No External Connections between segments
∙ Easier to align than multiple units
∙ No loss of resolution between segments
∙ Interfaces easily with external controls
∙ Redundant fail-safe outputs

Applications

∙ Machine guarding
∙ Hazardous area protection
∙ Access monitoring and control
∙ Diagonal zones of protection
∙ Any guarding application requiring multiple light curtains

Specifications

Detection Capability (Resolution)	30 mm (1-3/16")
Response Time	<18 msec
Operating Range	up to 30 m (98 ft)
Operating Temperature	32 to 120°F (0 to 50 °C)
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Operating Temperature	-5 to 65°C (23 to 149°F)
Enclosure Rating	IP65
Maximum Length	Up to 72 " (all segments)
Noise Immunity	Exceeds I.E.C. 801/4 level 4
Safety Outputs	2 x PNP (fail-safe), 500 mA @24Vdc

Explanation of Terminology

Beam Blanking allows the light curtain to operate where there is a permanent or floating obstruction in the sensing field, such as workpiece supports.

EN 61496 Type 4 Design is the highest level of the most stringent standard in the world, and is suitable for the most dangerous machine guarding applications.

This Self-contained 2-Unit System is capable of safety functions without additional equipment. It interfaces readily with common safety relay units and fail-safe PLCs, as well as with Tapeswitch safety controllers.

The Slant-Guard Angled Safety Light Curtain is a built-to-order product.
Please contact the factory for more information and for help with your application.